iPhone 14 Rumors suggest that there are good reasons to hold off.
If you’re an iPhone fan, the age-old question of how long is too long to wait for a new tech product must feel particularly poignant right now. The iPhone 13 has been released, and it’s received a lot of praise. Rumors of the iPhone 14 are also beginning to circulate, which promises even more advancements in the future.
Apple phone purchasers face the dilemma of deciding whether to buy the iPhone 13 or wait until the fall for the iPhone 14 to see if any new features have been added to it.
This problem is further complicated by supply chain problems that affect many tech companies, including Apple. As a result of Apple’s difficulties obtaining all of the components needed to build the iPhone 13, supplies of the device are limited, especially for the Pro models.
The iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max will take 10 to 17 days to arrive after you place your order, according to our most recent check on iPhone 13 shipping delays. It’s not an insurmountable delay, but it makes you wonder: why not wait even longer if you can wait this long? With supply chain issues expected to continue until February 2022, this debate will continue.
A buy-or-wait decision like this is just like deciding whether or not to purchase an iPhone 13 or wait for the iPhone 14. If you’re in a hurry and in dire need of a phone, go ahead and buy one with the features you’ve prioritised. It’s much easier to make an informed choice if you’re aware of what’s currently available and what’s on the horizon. Listed below is what you receive with an iPhone 13 and how Apple’s speculated iPhone plans for 2022 can impact your purchase decision:
| iPhone 13 mini | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $699 | $799 | $999 | $1,099 |
| Storage | 128, 256, 512GB | 128, 256, 512 GB | 128, 256, 512, 1TB | 128, 256, 512, 1TB |
| Screen size | 5.4 inches | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution/ppi | 2340 x 1080/476 | 2532 x 1170/460 | 2532 x 1170/460 | 2778 x 1284/458 |
| Adaptive refresh | No | No | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Rear cameras | Dual 12MP (Wide, ultrawide) | Dual 12MP (Wide, ultrawide) | Pro 12MP (Telephoto, Wide, Ultra Wide) | Pro 12MP (Telephoto, Wide, Ultra Wide) |
| Zoom | None / 5x digital | None / 5x digital | 3x optical / 15x digital | 3x optical / 15x digital |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Colors | Red, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink | Red, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue |
| Size | 5.2 x 2.5 x 0.3 inches | 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches | 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches | 6.3 x 3.1 x 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 4.97 ounces | 6.14 ounces | 7.2 ounces | 8.5 ounces |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery life | 8:41 | 10:33 | 11:42 | 12:16 |
What’s new with the iPhone 13?
There were four different models of the iPhone 13 when it was released in late September. In our opinion, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the greatest contemporary iPhone available. Despite this, it’s the most costly – the iPhone 13 Pro has many of the same features for $100 less.
With its $799 price tag, the iPhone 13 will appeal to a wide range of consumers. With its 5.4-inch screen, the iPhone 13 mini’s appeal is restricted to those who like compact phones.
The A15 Bionic chip, which is the most powerful mobile CPU we’ve tested, powers all four iPhone 13 versions. With the addition of a telephoto lens to the two-camera arrangement on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the four iPhones also rank among the top photography phones. In Cinematic mode, you may easily switch the focus of a film you’re recording on any of the models.
Increased battery capacity across the board was perhaps the most welcome feature of the iPhone 13 lineup. As far as battery life is concerned, Apple has done a great job with the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which is a far cry from the rest of the iPhone 12 line-up.
Against help you decide which iPhone 13 model is best for you, we’ve compared the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone 13. We also take a look at the differences between the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
While a year-over-year comparison of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 will reveal some improvements, the largest gains will be realised if you upgrade from an older iPhone. For example, the low-light images taken with our iPhone 13 vs. iPhone XR camera comparison demonstrate a significant improvement over photos taken with an iPhone released just three years ago.
New features for the iPhone 14 have been rumoured for 2022.
It’s hard to believe the iPhone 13 hasn’t yet lost its “new iPhone” odour. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, rumours suggest that Apple is already working on the iPhones that will be on sale next year.
The iPhone 14 won’t be released for at least nine months since Apple has a tradition of releasing significant iPhone updates in the autumn. But if you’re willing to wait, these are some of the speculated improvements and upgrades that might be in store.
Having a speedier CPU is a no-brainer. The iPhone 14 is expected to have a new system-on-chip, as has been the case with each subsequent iPhone generation. This suggests that the A15 Bionic silicon used in the current models will be replaced with the A16 Bionic silicon. If Apple’s chip supplier shifts to a 4-nanometer technology, which fits more transistors onto the chip than the 5nm A15, you’d assume the device would be quicker and more power efficient.
As a result of this, generational advances in performance are not always obvious. Even if you’ve been hanging onto your existing iPhone for years, a CPU bump won’t be enough to put off an upgrade.
As far as screen sizes go, the iPhone 13 small is likely the last of its sort. You might consider upgrading your phone if you want a lower screen size.) Apple is said to release a 6.7-inch version of the iPhone 14 at a lesser price than the 6.1-inch version.
With an iPhone 14 Max, Apple might provide a large-screen choice at a lower price point than the existing Pro Max versions. If you want a huge screen phone but don’t want to spend the money on an iPhone 13 Pro Max, you may want to wait until the autumn.
For those who like a screen that’s as clear and uncluttered as possible, the iPhone 13 lacks a notch, despite Apple shrinking the notch by 20%. With the iPhone 14, which is anticipated to remove the notch from at least certain models, they may get their wish.
It’s likely that Apple’s Face ID sensors will have to be relocated below the display or in a very thin bezel above the screen in order to eliminate the notch. As a result, the notch-free experience may only be available on the iPhone 14 Pro series or one specific model.
A fresh report claims there will be no under-display Face ID on the iPhone 14 Pro because it will have a dual screen cutout.
All 120Hz displays: When it came to introducing variable refresh rates to the iPhone’s screen, Apple restricted the capability to the Pro versions. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are limited to 60Hz, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are capable of scaling up to 120Hz for speedier scrolling and more immersive gameplay.
That might change with the release of the iPhone 14, since the entry-level devices are rumoured to have their own fast-refreshing screens. It seems logical to wait for the iPhone 14 if it is a feature you really must have and you do not want to purchase a Pro model.
With the introduction of Face ID and the notch in the iPhone X, Apple removed fingerprint sensors from the iPhone. Even if Apple’s otherwise excellent face-scanning technology fails to operate while you’re wearing a mask, iPhone users would welcome Touch ID returning. Even if we’re stuck inside, there are a lot of us these days. However, this might all change with the release of iOS 15.4, which would allow for Face ID with masks.
If Touch ID returns in the iPhone 14, it’s conceivable it may be integrated into the power button as it is on the iPad Air and iPad mini, but it’s also possible that it will be an under-the-display sensor. You may not want to include Touch ID as one of the reasons to hold off on upgrading to an iPhone 14 because of its uncertain future.
The iPhone SE should not be overlooked
There is no reason to believe that we will have to wait until Apple’s flagships go on sale in the autumn before getting our hands on the latest and greatest mobile device. Apple is expected to release a new iPhone SE in the first three months of the year in 2022.
The iPhone SE 3 would introduce 5G to Apple’s cheapest iPhone, dubbed the iPhone SE 3. In 2020, the iPhone SE is expected to have the same A15 Bionic technology as the iPhone 13, if Apple continues the same path. We don’t know for sure if Apple will continue to use its iPhone 8 form factor and 4.7-inch screen for the upcoming iPhone SE, or whether it will go with a more contemporary iPhone design and larger screen.
Customers wishing for a cheaper Apple phone will have to wait until at least March to see whether the predicted iPhone SE will suit their demands, as the SE 3 is projected to cost around the same as the current SE. We won’t know for sure whether Apple’s reported design for the iPhone SE 3 will win over small phone aficionados until we hear more about it.
Is it better to buy the iPhone 13 now or wait for a newer model?
Assuming you haven’t already decided whether or not the iPhone 13 is perfect for you, these rumours about what Apple is working on could help you make up your mind. No matter how you look at it, there isn’t a single correct answer to this question. It all comes down to what you want in a phone and when you think Apple will provide it.